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What are complex neurological symptoms and why are they singled out?
The complex neurological
conditions section has been dedicated to neurological diseases that may require a special set of
assessment and treatment skills. All physiotherapists have training in these conditions; however,
not all therapists treat these conditions regularly. Depending on their presentation, a therapist with
more experience treating these conditions may be necessary.
A clinic selected a condition in this category, what does this mean?
Clinics are asked to only select these conditions if they feel comfortable treating most
patients. There may be some circumstances where clinics are unable to treat you even though they selected your condition.
Please understand that most conditions present differently in everyone and treatment is contraindicated in some circumstances.
How do I know if I need physiotherapist who focuses in this area?
The only way to truly know is to contact the clinic you're interested in directly.
In some cases, booking an assessment is necessary before anyone can determine the most appropriate therapist for you.
If you received an assessment from a therapist who does not feel confident in treating you, they should
be referring you to a more appropriate therapist.
Why isn't my condition listed?
The intent of this section is to improve access
to treatment to some of the most common neurological conditions. The intent is not to diminish the
impact of other conditions. There is a good chance your condition will be listed soon. If it is not,
please keep in mind that physiotherapists treat many conditions. The list is very extensive and
Physio Roots does not plan to list them all. If you have a diagnosis and are wondering if physiotherapy
can help, call a clinic and ask them! Another good resource is Physio Can Help